Ingredients
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup Carapelli Extra Light Olive Oil
1/4 cup water
4 cups semisweet chocolate morsels, divided *
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
1 cup toasted, chopped pecans, if desired

Cooking Directions
In large saucepan, combine sugar, Carapelli Extra Light Olive Oil and water. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar dissolves. Add 2 cups of the chocolate morsels and vanilla extract; stir until smooth. Let chocolate mixture cool for 15 minutes. Add flour, baking soda and salt to cooled chocolate mixture. Stir in eggs and pecans, if desired. Spread brownie batter into a lightly oiled and floured 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F for 25 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Sprinkle remaining 2 cups chocolate morsels evenly over warm brownies. Let stand 5 minutes to soften and then spread over brownies. Cool brownies completely on wire rack. Makes 12 brownies.

* If desired, substitute a portion of the chocolate morsels with peanut butter morsels or mint chocolate morsels.

For a Fudgy Brownie Ala Mode - Top brownies with favorite ice cream, sliced fresh fruit such as strawberries or bananas, assorted toppings or sauces, chopped nuts, whipped cream and maraschino cherries.

Preparation Time: 45 minutes

Total Time: 1 1/4 hours